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PCL 95: Invading Aria PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graf Orlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KING KING KING. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graf Orlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammad Lowal!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlak misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlak scores with a jab.
Orlak throws a shot from downtown. Lowal moves away and avoids it.
Orlak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lowal lands an overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Lowal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlak missing with a left hand there. Lowal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graf Orlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlak scores with a jab.
Lowal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlak's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orlak duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlak connects with a body shot that sends Lowal's belly button to the back.
Orlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowal on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Orlak.
Orlak ducks under a wild hook from Lowal.
Jab from Orlak.
Lowal thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlak dodges the punch combination from Lowal.
Orlak lunges at Lowal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lowal's hand.
Graf Orlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlak misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlak misses the target.
Orlak slips under a jab from Lowal.
Orlak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lowal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lowal showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lowal prevents Orlak from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Lowal there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowal looks to land a strike but Orlak avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Orlak is adopting a defensive guard.
Lowal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlak is keeping the position for now.
Orlak being controlled here, momentarily.
Lowal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lowal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orlak defending against the ground and pound.
Lowal is looking to take a break and control but Orlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orlak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lowal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orlak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lowal is looking to take a break and control but Orlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lowal has hold of Orlak's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Orlak tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lowal cranks the arm and Orlak screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Orlak, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mohammad Lowal!
Mohammad Lowal decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Routalempi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darren James's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darren James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with the takedown.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Routalempi avoids it really well and circles away.
Routalempi works James's body with a nice hook.
Pekka Routalempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James staying out of range there.
Routalempi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Routalempi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Routalempi circles away.
Routalempi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Routalempi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Routalempi lands a nice looking body shot.
James fails with the takedown.
Routalempi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Routalempi.
The fighters circling - Routalempi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Routalempi tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Routalempi throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Routalempi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Routalempi tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Routalempi defends it nicely.
Routalempi throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Routalempi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Routalempi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Routalempi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Routalempi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Routalempi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Routalempi misses with a few strikes there.
James dodges the punch combination from Routalempi.
Routalempi swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Routalempi misses with a wild body shot.
Routalempi scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Routalempi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
Routalempi throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Routalempi.
Routalempi misses with a two punch combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for James. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Routalempi throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Routalempi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Routalempi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James with a poor takedown
and Routalempi counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Routalempi gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James looks for a takedown but Routalempi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Routalempi stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routalempi misses with a wild combination.
Routalempi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Routalempi tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
Routalempi is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Routalempi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Routalempi sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Routalempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekka Routalempi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Routalempi.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Routalempi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Routalempi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James has hold of Routalempi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Routalempi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - James cranks the arm and Routalempi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Routalempi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Darren James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dotson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dotson comes to the cage accompanied by Motor Mouth. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Dotson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raffer Steele!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Steele.
Jab, jab by Steele - just one landing.
Good leg kick by Steele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dotson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dotson throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Dotson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dotson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dotson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dotson throws a good cross that connects.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dotson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steele counters with a nice body kick.
Dotson is breathing heavily.
Steele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dotson checks a low kick from Steele.
Some bone on bone action there as Dotson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Dotson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A good leg kick by Steele.
Raffer Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dotson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dotson tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Dotson moves out of range easily.
Dotson throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dotson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dotson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dotson moves away.
Steele throws a head kick but Dotson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Steele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dotson to score with a decent uppercut.
Steele scores with a leg kick.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dotson checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Dotson.
Dotson ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Dotson connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
Steele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a big head kick that sends Dotson tumbling to the mat! Steele takes a step backwards and waves Dotson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dan Dotson has been cut.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dotson moves out of range as Steele throws a body kick.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steele looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Steele backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Dotson's temple! It sends Dotson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Steele celebrates and the doctors try to help Dotson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Raffer Steele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandro Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandro Alexandrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arthur Rexum's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandro Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov fails with the takedown
and Alexandrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexandrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rexum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandrov somewhat.
Alexandrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rexum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexandrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rexum keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rexum is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexandrov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Rexum's head but Rexum avoids it well.
Rexum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexandrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rexum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alexandrov but great work by Rexum.
Rexum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
Rexum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alexandrov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alexandrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rexum off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rexum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rexum for a finish.
Rexum staying busy and making it hard for Alexandrov to control.
Rexum manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alexandrov's guard. Nice work there by Rexum.
Rexum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.
Alexandrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rexum tries to stand but Alexandrov is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rexum is aware though and is defending well.
Alexandrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rexum defends it easily.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard but Rexum manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep.
Alexandrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rexum off and has taken his back!
Alexandrov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the back.
Alexandrov working for a choke but Rexum is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is controlling the position but Rexum somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Alexandrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rexum manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rexum keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandro Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rexum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexandrov. Alexandrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rexum thows a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rexum loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown
and Rexum counters with a series of strikes. Alexandrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rexum tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rexum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Rexum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandro Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Rexum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown
and Rexum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rexum thuds a left hand into Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov scores a takedown into full mount!
Alexandrov with shots to the head and body - Rexum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rexum is trying to stand up.
Alexandrov prevents Rexum from getting the reversal.
Alexandrov looking to ground and pound but Rexum is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov looking to control but Rexum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandro Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rexum has worked his arm free - good work by Rexum!
Rexum is not content to let Alexandrov control the position.
Alexandrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexandrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rexum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rexum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alexandrov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rexum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but Rexum defending well.
Rexum trying to control here.
Alexandrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is looking to advance position but Rexum won't allow it.
Rexum looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rexum has a hand on Alexandrov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alexandrov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexandro Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alexandrov defending well as Rexum loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Rexum as Alexandrov shoots in.
Alexandro Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rexum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandrov seems to be working for a kimura but Rexum defends the submission attempt.
Rexum is looking to improve his position.
Rexum makes his way to full guard, as Alexandrov worked for a kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rexum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rexum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rexum has escaped and now he's on top!
Alexandrov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rexum doesn't defend quickly enough and Alexandrov has managed to lock this one up! Can Rexum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Alexandrov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexandro Alexandrov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Gage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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233 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guybrush Threepwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Gage!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Threepwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gage throws a head kick that misses.
Gage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Threepwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Gage fails to land the takedown.
Threepwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gage shoots for a takedown but Threepwood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gage shoots in but no luck this time.
Guybrush Threepwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Gage.
Threepwood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gage looks gassed!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Threepwood.
Threepwood punishes Gage's body with a nice straight punch.
Threepwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle, before Threepwood throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gage's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Threepwood lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Guybrush Threepwood!
In his post fight interview, Guybrush Threepwood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvid Nordemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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225 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arvid Nordemar!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abobo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nordemar defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abobo is defended easily by Nordemar.
Abobo shoots in for a double leg but Nordemar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordemar throws a head kick but Abobo moves out of range.
Abobo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nordemar counters with a head kick that drops Abobo to the mat! Abobo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abobo blocks a head kick by Nordemar.
Abobo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nordemar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abobo somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobo gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arvid Nordemar!
Arvid Nordemar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Manuawillie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuawillie comes into the arena with Lil Wayne Feat. Eminem - Drop The World! blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Manuawillie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Holder!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuawillie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manuawillie thows a body kick. Holder tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manuawillie throws a wild body kick that Holder sees coming a mile off.
Manuawillie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuawillie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holder. Holder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manuawillie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Willie Manuawillie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holder throws a head kick that misses.
Holder avoids a kick to the body.
Holder throws a head kick but Manuawillie moves out of range.
Manuawillie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holder blocks the body kick.
Manuawillie throws a body kick that misses.
Manuawillie tries to score with a low kick but Holder moves his leg out of the way.
Manuawillie is looking to land body kicks.
Holder throws a head kick but Manuawillie moves out of range.
Holder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manuawillie to score with a decent uppercut.
Manuawillie takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manuawillie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder moves away from the strike by Manuawillie.
Holder throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuawillie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Manuawillie slips a straight right by Holder.
Manuawillie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manuawillie delivers a nice body kick.
Manuawillie moves out of range of the body kick.
Holder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manuawillie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuawillie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holder.
Holder throws a lazy right hand but Manuawillie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holder throws a chopping leg kick but Manuawillie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manuawillie checks a low kick from Holder.
Manuawillie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Manuawillie finds it's target.
Luke Holder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuawillie tries to clinch up.
Manuawillie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holder tries to work over Manuawillie's front leg with a kick but Manuawillie checks it.
Manuawillie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manuawillie somewhat.
Manuawillie throws the kick towards the body but Holder avoids it.
Manuawillie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holder counters with a good, hard body kick but Manuawillie shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Holder misses.
Holder tries to clinch there but Manuawillie circles away.
Holder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manuawillie avoids the head kick by Holder.
Manuawillie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manuawillie moves out of range of the body kick from Holder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder rushes Manuawillie and presses him up against the cage.
Manuawillie wants to break free but Holder has control.
Manuawillie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manuawillie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manuawillie dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
Manuawillie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manuawillie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holder blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holder.
Manuawillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manuawillie jumps guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manuawillie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manuawillie wants to sweep but no luck.
Manuawillie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuawillie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuawillie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Willie Manuawillie just wasn't active enough.
Holder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manuawillie looks to land a body kick but Holder moved away.
Manuawillie swats away the attempt to clinch by Holder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holder blocks the body kick.
Holder misses with a body shot.
Manuawillie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuawillie looks to land a body kick but Holder moved away.
Manuawillie throws a chopping leg kick but Holder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Holder misses.
Holder moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Willie Manuawillie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holder throws a head kick that misses.
Manuawillie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Holder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Holder tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuawillie has Holder up against the cage in a clinch.
Manuawillie lands with a right to the head.
Holder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manuawillie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holder throws a head kick but Manuawillie moves out of range.
Manuawillie avoids a kick to the body.
Luke Holder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manuawillie's sensitive parts.
Manuawillie scores with a push kick.
Holder throws a jab when Manuawillie was well out of range.
Manuawillie throws a leg kick
and Holder counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manuawillie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holder - the referee stops the clock and Manuawillie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holder. Manuawillie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manuawillie thows a body kick. Holder tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie throws a hook but Holder avoids it easily.
Manuawillie darts in and clinches Holder up against the cage.
Holder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holder avoids a wild elbow strike from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manuawillie.
The referee calls for Holder to work.
Manuawillie throws a punch but it's blocked by Holder.
Manuawillie prevents a body shot from Holder.
Holder lands an elbow inside.
Holder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holder.
Holder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuawillie tries a knee to the head but Holder blocks it.
Manuawillie working Holder over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuawillie is trying to force a seperation but Holder has the dominant position.
Manuawillie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manuawillie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holder landing knees to the body.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Manuawillie.
Holder blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manuawillie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holder wants to stall.
Manuawillie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holder takes an elbow to the temple.
Holder working aggressively here.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manuawillie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manuawillie lands an elbow that stopped Holder in his tracks for a moment.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
Manuawillie is trying to drag Holder to the mat but Holder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manuawillie avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Manuawillie lands a nice uppercut.
Holder struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuawillie controls his hands.
Holder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manuawillie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Holder is trying to keep an underhook but Manuawillie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Holder is trying to get back to full guard.
Manuawillie working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manuawillie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuawillie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holder trying to control here.
Manuawillie is working for a kimura but Holder is defending it quite comfortably.
Manuawillie lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manuawillie lands strikes from half guard.
Manuawillie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holder's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manuawillie lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Manuawillie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Manuawillie avoids the head kick by Holder.
Holder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manuawillie throws a body kick that misses.
Holder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manuawillie misses with a low kick.
Manuawillie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manuawillie throws the kick towards the body but Holder avoids it.
Manuawillie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manuawillie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Manuawillie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder moves out of range of the body kick from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manuawillie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holder.
Manuawillie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manuawillie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holder.
Holder wants to clinch.
Holder digs a good hook to Manuawillie's body.
Manuawillie connects with an inside leg kick.
Holder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manuawillie.
Holder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manuawillie rather than just go for the knockout.
Holder misses with a low kick.
Holder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manuawillie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Manuawillie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holder tests Manuawillie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holder is looking to slow Manuawillie down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manuawillie tries a knee to the head but Holder blocks it.
Holder trying to control the position but instead, Manuawillie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holder into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manuawillie throws an elbow but misses.
Manuawillie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manuawillie blocks an elbow strike.
Holder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manuawillie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Willie Manuawillie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuawillie dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
Manuawillie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manuawillie tries to break free but Holder pushes him back against the cage.
Manuawillie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manuawillie lands with a short shot to the head.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holder tries to stall but Manuawillie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manuawillie is looking to break free of the clinch but Holder has double underhooks.
Holder scores with a shot to the side of Manuawillie's head.
Manuawillie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holder scores with a shot to the side of Manuawillie's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manuawillie.
Manuawillie pushes off an throws an elbow but Holder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manuawillie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holder blocks the body kick.
Manuawillie tries to land a front kick but Holder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holder throws a shot from downtown. Manuawillie moves away and avoids it.
Holder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holder tries to land a leg kick but Manuawillie saw it coming and moves away.
Holder throws a low kick, looking for Manuawillie's leg but Manuawillie calmly moves out of range.
Manuawillie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holder keeps the fight on the outside.
Luke Holder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holder moves out of range of the body kick.
Holder wants to land a leg kick but Manuawillie is out of range.
Holder fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuawillie tries to clinch but Holder is having none of it.
Manuawillie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Holder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manuawillie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Manuawillie!
Willie Manuawillie took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You all know what I want after a hard fought battle? Auntie Nellie's malasadas! Remember no be silly vote Willie!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabrina-Boys. Bull has chosen The Last Shadow Puppets as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Stigu finds it's way through Bull's defenses.
Stigu lands a head shot.
Bull on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bull tries to clinch up
and Stigu counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stigu lunges at Bull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bull's hand.
Stigu misses with a low kick.
Bull thuds a left hand into Stigu's body.
Stigu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stigu misses with a low kick.
Stigu moves away from the strike by Bull.
Stigu tries to score with a low kick but Bull moves his leg out of the way.
Stigu swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
Stigu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stigu.
It looks like Mr Stigu has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bull looks to land a body kick but Stigu moved away.
Stigu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Bull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stigu scores with a jab.
Bull connects with a leg kick. Stigu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stigu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stigu lands with a straight right. Bull didn't see that one coming.
Stigu staying out of range there.
Stigu lands with a nice body kick.
Stigu cracks Bull with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull looks to land a combination but Stigu avoids it well.
Bull misses with the combination.
A big right from Bull misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull moves to clinch but Stigu breaks away
letting Stigu counter with a right hand.
Bull is rocked!
Stigu cracks Bull with a left hook right on the temple and Bull goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Stigu lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bull is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Stigu!
A victorious Mr Stigu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philco Hitachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Smokeleaf will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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288 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Philco Hitachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitachi shoots for a double leg takedown but Smokeleaf sprawls well. He's pushed Hitachi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smokeleaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitachi circles away.
Hitachi shoots for a double leg takedown but Smokeleaf sprawls well. He's pushed Hitachi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hitachi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smokeleaf sprawls well. Smokeleaf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitachi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philco Hitachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch
and Hitachi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hitachi.
Smokeleaf wants to stand and escape but Hitachi is having none of it.
Hitachi tries to stand but Smokeleaf is controlling from the bottom.
Hitachi stops Smokeleaf from standing up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitachi advances position into side control!
Hitachi tries for a kimura but Smokeleaf is defending well.
Smokeleaf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitachi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smokeleaf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hitachi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smokeleaf pushes Hitachi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hitachi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hitachi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smokeleaf is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hitachi is controlling him well.
Hitachi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smokeleaf, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitachi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hitachi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smokeleaf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hitachi prevents Smokeleaf from escaping the position.
Smokeleaf explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Smokeleaf tries to clinch but Hitachi moves away
and Hitachi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smokeleaf!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hitachi.
Smokeleaf wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hitachi looking to secure an arm triangle but Smokeleaf defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitachi has hold of Smokeleaf's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smokeleaf manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smokeleaf wants to get back to his feet.
Hitachi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smokeleaf has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smokeleaf!
Hitachi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Hitachi is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitachi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smokeleaf defends well.
Smokeleaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitachi is looking for a triangle here but Smokeleaf uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hitachi looks to move to half guard but instead Smokeleaf has passed into mount! Damn!
Smokeleaf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smokeleaf working for a guillotine from mount but Hitachi is in no mood to give up.
Smokeleaf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hitachi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitachi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hitachi gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philco Hitachi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hitachi looks for a takedown but Smokeleaf sprawls well.
Hitachi shoots for a takedown but Smokeleaf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smokeleaf looks to clinch
and Hitachi counters with a takedown into side control.
Hitachi prevents Smokeleaf from escaping the position.
Hitachi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smokeleaf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hitachi but great work by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smokeleaf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Philco Hitachi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hitachi tries to bench press Smokeleaf off him but Smokeleaf keeps the position.
Hitachi is working hard here to advance position.
Hitachi taking a bit of punishment here - Smokeleaf scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitachi tries to improve position but can't.
Smokeleaf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smokeleaf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitachi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position but Hitachi is working away.
Smokeleaf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hitachi tries to improve position but can't.
Smokeleaf misses with the ground and pound.
Hitachi is looking to regain half guard here but Smokeleaf keeps moving and retains side control.
Hitachi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hitachi is not content to let Smokeleaf control the position.
Smokeleaf is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitachi is defending well.
Hitachi tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking to take a break and control but Hitachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitachi dodges the ground and pound from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitachi, who protects the arm well.
Smokeleaf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smokeleaf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smokeleaf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hitachi manages to get back to half guard.
Smokeleaf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitachi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smokeleaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitachi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smokeleaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitachi tries to roll over but Smokeleaf keeps him under control.
Smokeleaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hitachi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smokeleaf pulls his head out easily.
Smokeleaf is looking for a kimura here.
Hitachi gets back to full guard.
Hitachi keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
Smokeleaf looking to pass the guard.
Hitachi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smokeleaf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smokeleaf passes into half guard.
Hitachi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitachi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smokeleaf pulls his head out easily.
Smokeleaf trying to mount his opponent but Hitachi defends it.
Smokeleaf controlling the action here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitachi is staying active underneath Smokeleaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hitachi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smokeleaf pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Smokeleaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hitachi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hitachi is defended easily by Smokeleaf.
Philco Hitachi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smokeleaf is looking to clinch but Hitachi is avoiding it.
Smokeleaf is looking to clinch.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smokeleaf lands with a kick to the temple. Hitachi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Philco Hitachi has been cut.
Hitachi tries for a takedown but Smokeleaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smokeleaf rushes Hitachi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smokeleaf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hitachi is working for takedown but Smokeleaf is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philco Hitachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hitachi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hitachi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hitachi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Hitachi in his tracks for a moment.
Philco Hitachi's cut is getting worse.
Hitachi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smokeleaf with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf lands a nice uppercut.
Hitachi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hitachi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smokeleaf scores a nice knee to the body.
Hitachi takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Smokeleaf.
Philco Hitachi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smokeleaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smokeleaf clinches up with Hitachi and pushes him back against the cage.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow just above Hitachi 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smokeleaf.
Hitachi takes a shot to the head.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitachi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hitachi tries for a takedown but Smokeleaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smokeleaf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up but Hitachi circles away and keeps his distance.
Smokeleaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Hitachi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smokeleaf scores with a head kick. Hitachi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smokeleaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Hitachi. Hitachi gets slowly back to his feet.
Smokeleaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitachi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smokeleaf lands with a kick to the temple. Hitachi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hitachi looks for a takedown but Smokeleaf sprawls well.
Smokeleaf rushes Hitachi and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside that Hitachi shrugs off.
Jeez, Philco Hitachi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philco Hitachi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesus Smokeleaf!
A less than humble Jesus Smokeleaf misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alli has chosen De la Souls, by POS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Muhamad Alli will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alli shoots in and drives through. AtlaSon sprawls well.
AtlaSon thows a body shot but no joy.
Alli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alli checks a leg kick.
AtlaSon fails to land with a series of punches.
Alli misses with a takedown attempt - AtlaSon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alli moves out of range as AtlaSon throws a body kick.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AtlaSon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
AtlaSon misses with a body kick.
AtlaSon scores with a hook to the body. Alli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alli closes the distance and pushes AtlaSon back into the cage.
Alli tries to pull guard but AtlaSon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
AtlaSon taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but AtlaSon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
AtlaSon tries to work over Alli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
AtlaSon throws a punch but it's blocked by Alli.
AtlaSon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
AtlaSon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
AtlaSon misses with a punch on the inside.
AtlaSon misses with a punch on the inside.
Alli blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli avoids the elbow strike from AtlaSon, against the cage.
AtlaSon lands a right hand.
Alli goes for a takedown attempt but AtlaSon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AtlaSon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alli pushes AtlaSon up against the cage in a clinch.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alli's elbow.
Alli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for AtlaSon.
Alli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alli avoids it.
AtlaSon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
AtlaSon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AtlaSon has a couple of punches blocked by Alli.
A nice left hand lands by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alli blocks it with crossed arms.
Alli is trying to force a seperation but AtlaSon has the dominant position.
Alli tries to work over AtlaSon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from AtlaSon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries to throw a body punch but Alli avoids it by throwing AtlaSon back against the cage.
AtlaSon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alli misses with some punches.
AtlaSon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
AtlaSon is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alli.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AtlaSon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but AtlaSon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon dominated that round.
That's time! AtlaSon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alli throws a hook to the side of AtlaSon's head but AtlaSon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
AtlaSon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
AtlaSon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but AtlaSon is defending well.
AtlaSon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
AtlaSon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alli blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AtlaSon.
Alli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
AtlaSon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alli managing to block the knees to the body from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alli backwards.
AtlaSon lands a body punch.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alli avoids it.
AtlaSon lands a good knee to the midsection. Alli won't want to take too many of those.
Alli pulls guard.
AtlaSon passes Alli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting AtlaSon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Alli manages to get to full guard.
AtlaSon wants to control from the top but Alli keeps moving.
AtlaSon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alli is keeping the position for now.
AtlaSon is looking to stand up but Alli won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon passes Alli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
AtlaSon trying to control from Alli's half guard. Alli has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
AtlaSon stopping the sweep attempt from Alli.
AtlaSon wants to control from the top but Alli keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
AtlaSon trying to control but Alli is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Theo AtlaSon.
AtlaSon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
AtlaSon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
AtlaSon throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alli closes the distance and clinches.
Alli is working for takedown but AtlaSon is calmly controlling the position for now.
AtlaSon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alli blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a body punch in the clinch.
AtlaSon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alli has had enough of the clinch but AtlaSon keeps him there for the moment.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
AtlaSon throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AtlaSon digs a right hand into Alli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alli's gas tank.
AtlaSon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alli blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
A left hand lands to the body for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
AtlaSon lands a good knee to the midsection. Alli won't want to take too many of those.
Alli jumps guard but AtlaSon stands there with Alli around his waist. Alli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
AtlaSon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon lands a body punch in the clinch.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Alli is blocking nicely.
AtlaSon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
AtlaSon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alli backwards.
Alli is trying to break the clinch but AtlaSon is controlling him.
AtlaSon scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but AtlaSon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
Alli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alli tries to pull guard but AtlaSon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
AtlaSon stalling against the cage.
Alli has picked AtlaSon up - he's going for a ride! Alli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
AtlaSon kicks Alli off and gets back to his feet.
Alli scores with a jab to the head.
Alli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. AtlaSon tries to avoid it but Alli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag AtlaSon to the ground. AtlaSon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
AtlaSon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
AtlaSon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Alli moves out of range.
Alli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has AtlaSon pinned against the cage. AtlaSon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alli tries to score a power double leg takedown but AtlaSon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alli somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
AtlaSon lands a jab to Alli's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from AtlaSon. No joy for Alli on that attempt.
Alli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli misses with a wild combination.
AtlaSon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
AtlaSon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alli. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
AtlaSon is looking to score with low kicks.
AtlaSon throws a body punch but Alli moves out of range.
Theo AtlaSon is winning the standup battle so far.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
AtlaSon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alli instigates a clinch.
AtlaSon lands a nice shot to the body.
AtlaSon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it.
AtlaSon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alli avoids it.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from AtlaSon as the two fighters clinch.
AtlaSon throws a head punch that misses.
Alli prevents a body shot from AtlaSon.
Alli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. AtlaSon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alli blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
Alli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alli blocking some punches.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but Alli blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon lands a nice knee to the body.
Alli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
AtlaSon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alli's elbow.
Alli managing to block the knees to the body from AtlaSon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
AtlaSon working aggressively here.
AtlaSon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alli can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alli avoids it.
AtlaSon tries to throw a body punch but Alli avoids it by throwing AtlaSon back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AtlaSon.
Alli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alli can't get the takedown.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
AtlaSon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alli up against the cage.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but Alli blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon stalling in the clinch.
Alli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alli is trying to pull guard but AtlaSon has him pressed against the cage.
Alli blocks the elbow strike.
AtlaSon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
AtlaSon misses with the head strike.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alli.
AtlaSon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon had his way with Muhamad Alli in that round.
That's time! AtlaSon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alli shoots in but AtlaSon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
AtlaSon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a knee to the head but misses.
AtlaSon lands a nice uppercut.
AtlaSon misses with a hook from the clinch.
AtlaSon is pushing Alli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli wants to break free but AtlaSon has control.
Alli taking a breather.
AtlaSon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
AtlaSon just leaning against Alli, taking a breather.
AtlaSon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alli jumps guard but AtlaSon stands there with Alli around his waist. Alli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alli's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alli goes for a takedown attempt but AtlaSon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AtlaSon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
AtlaSon misses the jab.
AtlaSon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
AtlaSon misses with a wild body shot.
AtlaSon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in AtlaSon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli preventing the sweep.
AtlaSon pushes Alli off and gets back to his feet.
Alli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has AtlaSon pinned against the cage. AtlaSon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from AtlaSon misses.
AtlaSon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alli doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
AtlaSon tries to work over Alli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
AtlaSon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
AtlaSon lands a knee to the head.
AtlaSon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
AtlaSon is working Alli over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AtlaSon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allis head.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo AtlaSon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well AtlaSon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo AtlaSon!
Theo AtlaSon retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Theo AtlaSon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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